Snapshot: Genius Hour

This was the definition of inquiry based learning.

Students had the freedom to select their research topic. Each week students would be able to research for one hour (hence genius hour), and become experts on said topic.

With the technological integration it was great to watch students become intrinsically motivated to research and learn!

Key Elements:

• Inquiry based learning,

• Graphic Organizers.

• Reciprocal learning,

• Various points of entry.

• Students made websites, board games, gum ball machines, volcanoes, musical instruments, slime, powerpoint presentations and posters based on their interests.

Challenge: Assessment of various media forms.

Solution: We collaboratively created the Success Criteria.

Accommodations: Students has the choice of selecting their platform for displaying their research and understanding.